Ankur Roy Chowdhury

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Ankur Roy Chowdhury is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of the Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics, a field he has helped define and advance. His seminal position paper, *IoT and Robotics: a synergy* (2017), which has garnered over 30 combined citations, introduced and popularized the concept of the Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT). This work articulates how augmenting traditional IoT with active sensorization and robotic actuation creates a powerful new paradigm—one that enables autonomous, intelligent systems capable of sensing, thinking, and acting. Roy Chowdhury’s major contribution lies in framing IoRT not merely as a technical integration but as a strategic synergy that unlocks novel business models and applications, from smart manufacturing to autonomous logistics. By clearly delineating the convergence of these two domains, his research has provided a foundational roadmap for engineers and entrepreneurs alike. His work is frequently cited by subsequent studies exploring IoRT architectures, security, and real-world deployments, cementing his role as a key thought leader in this rapidly evolving, high-impact area of cyber-physical systems.